WCAG 3.0’s Proposed Scoring Model: A Shift In Accessibility Evaluation

Since their introduction in 1999, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) have shaped how we design and develop inclusive digital products. The WCAG 2.x series, released in 2008, introduced clear technical criteria judged in a binary way: either a success criterion is met or not. While this model has supported regulatory clarity and auditability, its “all-or-nothing” nature often fails to reflect the nuance of actual user experience (UX).
Over time, that disconnect between te